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Dialysis Discussion => Dialysis: Transplant Discussion => Topic started by: paris on August 31, 2010, 04:54:49 AM
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It is almost 8am. My transplant co-ordinator just called. They are bringing four of us hard to match patients in for testing for a kidney that is available. I am heading there now. She said it will be a long day and no guarentees. Never thought I would even get the back up call. So, I am out the door. Prayers would be welcome for all who are being called in. And for the family who made the decision that has allowed this call to happen.
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Prayers going out as I type!! GOOD LUCK TOO!!
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I am really hoping it goes the way you want to......
Praying for you. With all my heart.
You deserve this.
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:bandance; hope it is you Paris Best wishes.
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Thinking of you, Paris.... I hope today's the day for you!....
Love and hugs!....
Darth...
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Good luck! :yahoo;
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:pray; Dear paris, sending prayers, will be waiting to hear, if it's meant to be, I hope it's your day!! Love you!! :-*
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Paris, I am FREAKING out for you. Sending prayers and MANY hugs :cuddle; :cuddle;
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Hello everyone. I am sitting here at work going INSANE... We all don't know what to think -- this is unknown territory for our family. Sitting with mom this morning -- when she said who was on the phone I couldn't believe it. It still hasn't sunk in.
She asked that I keep you all posted...
She had the blood drawn about half an hour ago - 15 viles. She has to get an EKG and a chest X-ray and then just wait. They just said she can't have anything to drink or eat until things are decided...
Dad is up there with her. This is hard sitting behind my desk just waiting - I am not used to not being with her for all of this... Waiting is not easy...
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Thanks Beth, I am pacing, it's not helping! I sent you my cell, I will be out today, but call if there's anything I can do! :cuddle; :cuddle; :cuddle;
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Thanks for the update, Beth....
Fingers crossed!!!!...
Please keep us informed!....
Tell your mum that Mum, 'Dougal', and I are thinking of her....
God bless....
Darth....
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Will do Darth! :)
Karol - I have your number in my phone - I will call or text with any news.
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REALLY hoping to hear good news!!!!!!....
Hope it all goes well...
Love...
Darth...
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Exciting news!!! :cheer: I am praying for you Paris. :pray; You are in my thoughts everyday anyway. :)
Beth, hang in there. :cuddle; God Bless the donor and his/her family. :thumbup;
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omg! :pray; Let this happen , let this be a positive outcome :pray;
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sending lots of :pray; :pray; :pray; :pray; :pray; :pray; both for Paris and for Beth's mom.
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:2thumbsup; :) :pray; :bandance; :grouphug;
Thoughts and prayers are with you!
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keeping fingers and toes crossed that this will be paris's day. it is exciting to think that today someone will get a long awaited kidney. just praying that's it's paris.
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More good thoughts from here!
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This is exciting! Paris, I hope things go your way.
Just spoke to Sluff, he's somewhere in North Dakota headed to Montana, not able to get online right now. Paris, he sends best wishes to you and will be praying for you.
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Prayers being said! (as well as any thing else that might help!!!!) You my dear Paris will be my obsession for the day!!! Thinking of you too Beth. Remember, deep breaths.
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Thanks everyone for the well wishes -- I have been keeping her up to date with everyones posts and will let you guys know when I know more!
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Just got ahold of mom -- She says the way it was explained to the 4 that were called is that this particular kidney was not showing the markers for the antibodies that cause the problems with their high PRA levels...
She's done her blood work and tests - now they are just waiting...
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If there is a God, now is the time for Him to show Himself to Paris.
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Still waiting, wondering, and praying for you, your mum, and the don'r's family!... Candle lit, and there'll be a prayer vigil in this house until I hear whether it's a 'go' or not!... Best of luck.....
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Thanks Beth, the info is much appreciated!
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Paris May God Bless whomever gets this kidney (I hope it is you). :cheer:
Best wishes and hang in there girl.
Sluff called me too. He sends his best. He told me he thought you were getting it, but he didn't know Beth was updating us.
Any new news Beth??? :waiting; ;D
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New here.. and sending prayers and good wishes to Paris and her family!!!!
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This is so exciting!!!! Hoping and Hoping!!!! :bestwishes; :flower; :2thumbsup; :cookie; :cookie;
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Another update from Dad -- Another doctor came in - said that the kidney didn't have the markers indicating rejection by sensitized patients... They are rechecking it again... She says this is an extremely rare case... They are still holding out hope. Mom told the doctor that whatever happens she will leave the hospital happy knowing that someone will recieve a kidney today.
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Mom told the doctor that whatever happens she will leave the hospital happy knowing that someone will receive a kidney today.
:2thumbsup; Of course she would, dear paris, she's a real sweetheart!
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Paris does have the best attitude of any one. What a sweetheart she is.
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Oh Paris this is wonderful, wonderful news. What a shock it must have been. Praying for you and Beth. Hang in there Beth.
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:clap; :clap; Paris, I am so hopeful that the kidney will go your way. I am praying that everything comes together :flower;
FIXED SMILEY - RERUN MODERATOR
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I just talked to my Dad...
MY MOM (PARIS) IS GETTING HER KIDNEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Operation is at 8:00 tonight!!!!!!
Please keep her in your prayers, it's going to be a long night!
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:bandance; :bandance; :bandance; :bandance; :bandance;
May everything go smooth.
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Yippie!!!!!!....
Fantastic news!!!!
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OMG :bandance; :bandance; this brings me soooooo much HOPE!!!! Please keep us updated!!!! :grouphug; :grouphug;
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Paris you are in my prayers coming from the Northwest! God Bless You~!
:welcomesign; To your new life.
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I'm in tears, hoping this will work out for Paris. :flower;
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:bestwishes; So wonderful!!! Continued prayers for a you!!!! I am in tears also!!!!!
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:bandance; :bandance; :bandance;
That's wonderful!!!!!
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I had to stop crying long enough to be able to type. I am thrilled! I spoke to Sluff, he's on the road but sends his love. :cheer:
I will be thinking of you every second paris, keeping you in light and prayers. Beth and Barry, thank you for keeping us updated. Love and hugs to you all!
:yahoo; :bandance; :yahoo;
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:bandance; :2thumbsup; :yahoo; :clap; :bandance;
Wow. This has turned out to be a very emotional day.
Please keep the updates coming.
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I'll be storming Heaven with prayers for you, Liz.....
And you know the old Irish saying.... 'A sinner's prayers are always heard'... In that case, I must have a direct line to 'yer man upstairs!!!!....
May God hold you in the palm of his hand....
Darth....
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Ican'tbelieveitI'veneverseenamiraclebeforeinallmylifeandIjustdonothavethewordsbecause"happy"and"thrilled"justarenotenoughandwhenarewegoingtofindoutmorenewsandisn'tthisjustwonderfulIcan'twaittotellmyhusbanditisgoingtobeawholenewlifeforParisandIstillcan'tbelieveitIhopeeverythingwillgosmoothlyshemustbesoexcitedandgobsmackedandIdon'tthinkIwillsleeptonightIcanhardlybreathebutIwillhavetosoonorelseIwilltrulydiefromexcitement!
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WOOOOOHOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :bandance; :bandance; :bandance; :bandance; :bandance; :bandance; :bandance; :bandance; :bandance; :bandance;
:bandance; :bandance; :bandance; :bandance; :bestwishes; :bestwishes; :bestwishes; :bestwishes; :bestwishes; :yahoo; :yahoo; :yahoo; :yahoo; :2thumbsup;
:clap; :clap; :clap; :clap; :clap; :clap; :clap;
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UPDATE: The surgery is now scheduled for 10:00 tonight. Only 1.5 hours now!!!!!
Whoo hoo!!!!
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Only about 40 minutes now!!!!
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Best wishes, Paris and family. I hope all goes well.
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My goodness Liz I can't believe it. Hooray, hooray!!!!! I'm not crying I am grinning from ear to ear. Hiis arms are beneth you
everything is going to be fine. You've got a whole new life ahead of you. Luv U girl!!!!!
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If there is a God, now is the time for Him to show Himself to Paris.
HE DID!!!! ;D :cheer: :cheer: I am SUPER excited for Paris! I LOVE YOU MY FRIEND!!!!!!!! :cuddle;
And I pray He shows up for each and every person on this site! I LOVE this site and I LOVE all my friends here!!!
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WOOOOWWW!!! Hope all is going well, lots of prayers for Paris and her family! Hoping for more updates soon! I hope it's a perfect one for you!!! :cheer: :yahoo; :flower;
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:yahoo; :2thumbsup; Wonderful news. Fantastic.
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Yay! :bandance; What a day! :yahoo;
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Ahhhhh!!!!!!! Can't sleep!! More excited for her then I was when I got the call!!!
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:yahoo; :yahoo; :yahoo; :yahoo; :yahoo;
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Paris, I have tears in my eyes thinking of you and praying all goes well for you.
It couldn't have happened to a better person. All your patience and faith have paid off.
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Hey all! It's 2:30am here in NC - the Dr just came in and said Mom did great - everything looks good. We can see her in about an hour. He says it may take time for urine - a day--a month - but everyone here knows all of that too well.
NOW - How do we go about adding Paris to the Transplant Recieved list!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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I just couldn't go to sleep without checking this thread first. I have been so distracted all evening, thinking about Paris and about miracles. I really wish I had the words to convey my utter excitement for Paris and her kidney. Against all the odds, her dream has come true, and I couldn't be more thrilled. I can't wait for her first post-transplant post. Thanks, Beth, for taking the time to give us this good news. I imagine you have all been through the wars today, so we all appreciate it that you have kept us in mind and have kept us updated. I am so looking forward to many more posts on this thread.
I still don't think I'll be able to sleep tonight. Truly, I never believed in miracles until tonight.
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Please let Miss Paris know I'm sooo happy for her!
Whatcha gonna name the kidney?
....so we can tell 'it' to get busy!!! :yahoo;
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I was at the Dodger game tonight, got to speak with Beth - thank you, it helped calm me - the Dodgers lost but I don't care - it's a great day!!
:beer1; ADDED!! http://ihatedialysis.com/forum/index.php?topic=4927.0
Now you need the honorary pee-bag photo!! ;D
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We'll leave the naming up to Mom :)
I will definitely make sure to get the pee-bag shot!
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I still just can't believe it. I'm too excited to sleep. I don't know whether to laugh or cry. I feel so many emotions. All night long I've been trying to imagine the sheer joy and elation one must feel when it's possible that FINALLY a huge, huge burden has been lifted from your soul. It just makes me cry with happiness.
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I am always happy when I read about a transplant but when it happens to someone you really care about it is SO AMAZING!!!!!
I hope all goes super from here onwards.
Send her my love!
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Paris,
Ive never met you but I feel I know you from reading all your posts over the last 8 mos supporting and encouraging me and hundreds of others while fighting an uphill battle against the wind to get your miracle kidney. Your drama over the last 24 hours has held all of us transfixed and checking back every couple of hours. What you have scattered has come back to you in the form of a miracle gift of life and justice served for someone who couldn't deserve it more. May you reccover quickly with almost no pain and may you p well to the end of an old, old age.
Ed
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:flower; :flower; :flower; :flower; :flower;
many happy years of peeing wished for you Paris!! :cheer:
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I'm relieved, thrilled and now want the healing to begin so that Paris' return to energy and better health can start in earnest. :bandance; :bandance; :bandance;
:flower; :flower; :flower; :flower; :flower;
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OMG !!!! SO MASSIVE!
I am SO HAPPY! Paris, you got there.. HOW AWESOME!!!!
oh this year is full of IHD good news.. hope it continues!
This is the best news ever today after 12 hours of horrid work problems for me this is just as sweet as a big bowl of chocolate with whipped cream (shhh don't tell the dietician! :rofl;)
SIMPLY THE BEST!!!
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I've just come onto this thread. Oh! Boy! What fantastic news. I am so pleased for you Paris. And so thrilled.
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Have not had a chance to read what everyone else has written, but I am simply stunned and elated for you, Paris.
Not only a transplant, but a preemptive one! My dear, as the saying goes, "Somebody up there likes you".
Smooth recovery and best of wishes to you. Come back with details. You know we all cannot wait!
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:yahoo; :clap; :bandance; Congratulations Paris!!! Hope you have a spedy recovery!! Miracles do happen!!
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glad to hear that everything is going well. waiting for :pics;
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Best wishes for a speedy recovery!!!!
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I know! No dialysis for paris - at least not anytime soon! Absolutely unreal!!!! :beer1; :beer1; :beer1; :beer1; :beer1; :beer1;
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paris, you have received such a blessing. I am so happy things are going well! Keeping you in my prayers. :yahoo;
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My lack of electricity due to Hurricane Earl meant that I had absolutely no idea that this drama was taking place, and with one of the dearest people I know. I had to read the thread from scratch today. When I got to the place that it was certain that she would get the kidney, I burst into tears of joy!
[IHD has a history of giving me these emotional extremes at very inappropriate times - I am here at work in the Tourist Information Booth!]
I am so happy, overjoyed, elated. My caring thoughts and prayers are with you all the way.
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Hoping for a speedy recovery. Sending lots of love and good thoughts. :grouphug;
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My lack of electricity due to Hurricane Earl meant that I had absolutely no idea that this drama was taking place, and with one of the dearest people I know. I had to read the thread from scratch today. When I got to the place that it was certain that she would get the kidney, I burst into tears of joy!
[IHD has a history of giving me these emotional extremes at very inappropriate times - I am here at work in the Tourist Information Booth!]
I am so happy, overjoyed, elated. My caring thoughts and prayers are with you all the way.
It's good to hear from you, Bajanne! So glad you are okay. Isn't this wonderful news???? :yahoo;
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Such fantastic news!!! :2thumbsup; :yahoo;
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It's a done deal! Yippee!
:yahoo;
Now your job is to heal! :bandance;
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Hey all! Back up at the hospital (after leaving this morning at about 6 for a few hours rest)
Mom (Paris) is doing good -- she is able to have fluids and even eat if she feels up to it. Her "peebag" is filling up nicely :)
The Dr. said the spike in blood pressure post-op was fairly normal (although it was definitely higher than even the norm) he said the steroroids probably caused it. Her BP is good now - no worries there.
I still haven't seen her -- Dad has gone home for a few hours - Melissa (my sister) and I are hanging out in the waiting room. She is still in CCU, with the possibility of moving tonight or early tomorrow. I will post room info as soon as I have it!
I posted this on facebook - but for those of you who haven't seen it yet - here is Mom getting her last bp and temp before going into surgery. It still wasn't feeling real at this point!
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/bethbreakey/40939_492169939477_788759477_7000072_4851655_n.jpg)
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I love that photo! Can't wait to see more. :pics;
You must be so anxious to grab your Mom and hug her Beth! I know I wish I could! :grouphug;
Bajanne, I am so glad you logged in, I knew you'd be thrilled. :2thumbsup;
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What a marvellous piccie!
This is just still so wonderful, so wonderful.
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Thanks Beth for keeping us updated!!!!!....
Delighted your mum's doing well...
Keep it up, Paris.....
Told you that shamrock seed would bring you the luck of the Irish!!!!....
God bless...
C....
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Fantastic news! I'm so happy for you all!
;D
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She looks fantastic!!! :clap; :clap; :clap;
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Just saw Mom - she looks AMAZING! Can't believe how great she looks and feels! She is getting her Arterial Line out at 6 - then later tonight she'll be transfered to a new room. She's in good spirits - but obviously sleepy. Her nurse (Mike - who is amazing!) says she is a model patient - she has only pressed her me...d button 4 times all day! So proud of her!
Here is her first post-op photo! Pee Bag shot to come later!
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/bethbreakey/46766_492652869477_788759477_7009067_2020699_n.jpg)
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Long live Paris' new kidney. :clap; :clap; :clap; :bandance; :bandance; :bandance; :grouphug; Paris you look terrific in the picture. Hope for a speedy recovery.
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Dahhhling, you...look...MARVELOUS!!! :2thumbsup;
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You look wonderful Paris!! :cuddle;
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Beautiful! :flower;
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Awesome! :clap;
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such great news!!!! :bandance;
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Awesome news- just awesome!!! Things like this give me some hope that good things can still happen in the world!!! :flower;
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Paris,
I read your story about your plasmapheresis treatments and it scared me to death. I need the treatments and I hope it will enable me to receive a transplant again. I was giving up hope when I read that your treatments didn't work for you and now here you are.... HERE YOU ARE with a new kidney... you have really inspired me to keep on going and it is truly amazing. The tears in my eyes right now represent new hope...
new hope for a new beginning.
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Wow!!!!....
What a great pic!!!!!!....
Great to see Liz looking so well....
Keep it going!!!!....
Love...
Darth...
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WOW!!! Beautiful pict of an absolutely beautiful person.
I am taking all this so personally, like with KellyT's transplant, because these are people that I have met, thanks to our Las Vegas Reunion!!!
I am just thinking about how Susie would be doing a number right about now!
[Thanks for the picts, but i am still waiting for the pee-bag!]
Loads of love to you all, Beth!
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Hugs and kisses
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:bandance; :bandance; :bandance;
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I am very HAPPY for you Paris!! :yahoo; CONGRATULATIONS!!
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:cuddle; :cuddle; :cuddle; again Paris. :bandance;
So FREAKIN HAPPY for you. :yahoo;
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You look so beautiful in this picture, Liz. There is a look of peace in your face that is beyond description. I know it must be a relief to know, no more sleepless nights and no more throwing up that makes you sicker than sick. A new day has dawned in your life and it is going to be a tremendous change.
My prayers are still with you.
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:pics; :pics; :pics; More please!
I am sure Paris is not thrilled being photographed, so we appreciate anything!
I hope she has a good nights sleep! :cuddle;
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Paris there are no words to describe how incredibly happy I am for you! I get so emotional when I think about how wonderful this is for you. Your case gives hope and inspiration for so many on this forum. I wish I could give you a hug... Donors and families of donors are heroes. I will keep them in my prayers - what a beautiful gift to give!
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3 hours ago: Hurricane Earl is 276 miles ESE of Raleigh (Paris lives there), moving NNE at 18 mph. Max winds 105 mph (Cat 2).
I am hoping from what I've read, that Raleigh is expected to be okay, so I am TRYING not to worry. :waiting;
Hope to hear more in the morning from AlohaBeth!
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Our newscaster here said the worst part of Earl would be out in the water. Did that happen? I surely hope so. I worried right along with you, OKarol. :pray;
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Good Morning everyone!
First things first - Earl didn't even give us rain -- but we were fully prepared in case it changed directions last minute (as Hurricane Fran did years ago) So that's good :)
Mom is doing great -- we met with the inpatient coordinator last night with the whole family, just going over all the post-transplant stuff she has to know. One thing that is really interesting is most people go into this on so many diet restrictions from dialysis -- that having some of the restrictions lifted after the transplant is awesome -- with mom's preemptive transplant - she never had those restrictions -- so all the sudden she's thrown into all these new "can't haves" -- But you know mom -- she is the best patient - she will do anything they tell her to keep this kidney kickin'
And speaking of kickin' kidneys -- here is your long awaited Pee Bag Shot!!
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/bethbreakey/PeeBag.jpg)
So Melissa is up with her now -- I am moving this weekend (bad timing, huh?) So I have got to pack today and then I will be up later this evening. They are still talking about tomorrow for discharge. Melissa and Dad are going to be there for the meeting with pharmicist this morning - - and Melissa says she can tell mom is not feeling great today (but it's the third day - so it's to be expected)
I'll post later with any news :) Thanks guys for your sweet words -- I have been reading everything to mom!
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What great news!!!!...
So pleased to hear that everything's going so well....
Have fun moving.... I HATE that!!!!.... Rather be boiled in oil than move!!!!!....
PLease give your mum my best... The Luck of the Irish to you all...
Darth...
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THANK YOU SO MUCH for the pee bag shot! You know it's required viewing here :rofl;
Did I mention I love you AlohaBeth?! You are moving down here right???
:rofl;
I also love that dear Paris has received her wonderful gift and is doing so well. Absolutely awesome!!!!!
Gives those of us still waiting even more hope. Two IHD transplants in the last week.... don't these things come in THREES???????
Did I mention I love you AlohaBeth?! >:D :shy;
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Awesome Pee bag shot.. :rofl; doesn't take much to make us happy around here. Im just glad we are not a colostomy site. :rofl;
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Paris,
are you sure you had a transplant?? You look GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Seriously, only 3days out and you're looking so healthy already!! YAY!
May this new gift of life bring you many happy and healthy yrs to enjoy with your loved ones (and with us too) :bandance;
Gives those of us still waiting even more hope. Two IHD transplants in the last week.... don't these things come in THREES???????
I might be the lucky 3rd :pray;
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Drinks all around!
:beer1; :beer1; :beer1; :beer1; :beer1; :beer1;
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There it is...the money shot! :yahoo;
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my dear paris, i'm so glad everything went just fine with you...
i'm glad you got a kidney and it seems to be working....
take care and go home soon, we miss you overhere it's not
the same without you.
Epofriend and aharris2
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:bandance; Great to see that Liquid Gold!!
When Jenna went home (3rd day) she was mostly sore and moving slow, but we managed to walk a little more each day. On day 6 we went to the movies (she wore a filter mask.) We weighed her twice a day (to check for fluid retention) took her temp and her BP too, so with that and running back and forth for the labs and clinic visits the first couple of weeks, she was tired! But each day got easier, and I hope it does for you too Paris. Lots of love coming your way!!
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Paris, you look just wonderful. Keep that P bag full and come on home. Tell us all about your days in the hospital. Aloha Beth, your lovely daughter has been so good keeping us posted. I am soooooo happy for you. No more throwing up!!!! :bandance;
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Paris,
are you sure you had a transplant?? You look GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You do look fabulous, Paris. And it is so funny you wrote this, Marina. When I was in the hospital for transplant every single visitor (family/friends) that walked in the door had that look on their face that says "Oh I hate visiting people in the hospital. They always look so sad and horrible", but as soon as they saw me their eyebrows would raise and they would say "Wow! You look great!!". It's funny, cause you would definitely not expect someone who has just gone through any sort of transplant to be sitting up, talking, laughing, ordering people around, etc. It's amazing and wonderful how far kidney transplant have come. :clap;
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Hey guys! They are still saying today is the day for discharge! I wasn't able to go up yesterday which I HATED... But I am headed up there this morning.
Yesterday was busy and I think she was hurting a lot... Meetings with the pharmicist, dietician and a few others - so she was pretty worn out. Her Blood Sugar is back up above 200 - which they keep telling us not to be concerned about, that it is because of the steroids... She had her catheter out this morning!
She is definitely doing good! We have the house prepared - had cleaners come in - have hand sanitizer and handwashing directions everywhere - bleach solution directions - her couch all made up into a bed... Everything to make her comfortable and safe!
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:flower; :flower; :flower;
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:clap; :clap;
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Wonderful news! Wonderful pee-bag pict!
Just looking forward to hearing from our beautiful Paris (when she is able).
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Great news!....
Have a safe journey home.... As we say in Ireland, May the road rise to meet you!....
Love...
Darth...
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:clap; Great! :welcomesign; home!
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WOW! So exciting!!! Congratulations! Hope everything continues to go so well! My mom was sore for a while after her transplant but she felt immediately better!! This is awesome news!!!! Way to go Paris!!!
Beth
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:yahoo; i'm so excited for you, and maybe just a tad bit jealous. i'm excited for every transplant, but somehow this one just seems different. i'm sure it's because we got to meet and spend time together in vegas and because you were my first secret santa when i joined ihd. god has truly blessed both of us.
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I enjoyed reading this thread and I hope her kidney keeps on for years to come!
Troy
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Hey all!
Mom is all settled in and doing GREAT! Her pain level is not terrible and she has been resting well -- Her recovery seems to be going smoothly so far!
She wanted me to tell you her input/output levels today (we're very proud of her pee! :P)
From 9am-9pm she had 86oz. input and 92 oz output! Yay bean! :clap;
Today was move day for me - so all my stuff is in my new house except for me :) I am (very happily) sleeping in the guest room!
Have a great night guys -- more updates to come tomorrow!
Aloha,
Beth
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:2thumbsup; :yahoo; Big HUGS for all of you!
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I am enjoying the good news.
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Brilliant News!!!!!!....
Keep it coming..... Paris, with output like that you'll soon be named after another geographical location...... Niagra Falls!!!!!....
God bless...
Darth....
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I'm thinking about you both every day Paris and Beth. Once the initial shock wears off, I can promise you that every day will seem like it is surreal for quite a while. It has been almost two years for me, and I am just now starting to feel settled.
So, just take one day at a time and don't push yourself. Take deep breaths and understand that this is a new chapter in the journey. Sometimes there is no rhyme nor reason, but everyday, I hope you are feeling stronger and the dark fog of 15% GFR that you have been walking around in for years (I TOLD YOU SO!) will lighten more and more.
The same for you Beth, the worrying will never stop, now you just have something new to worry about, but it will be so much easier to see that your mother has a more than fighting chance at a terrific, mostly needle free - future.
All my love,
Anna
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Paris, I am so happy for you and your family. Day by day, month by month it gets better and better. If you feel great now, you will feel amazing down the road. Love you and get plenty of rest. :grouphug;
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Please have a big cold glass of milk for me! Chocolate if you prefer!
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ive never met this woman, but she seems very lovely and everyone seems to love you. Congrats on the kidney! i read this entire post, 7 pages worth so far, it brought me to tears seeing the love u all have. And ur "pee bag" shot brought me to tears. I bet that was a wonderful sight for sore eyes! I know i get excited just getting the tiny piddles LOL I dont yet qualitfy for a transplant but i can imagine getting the call was scary and exciting.
CONGRATS! :beer1;